Dr. Melissa Mann-Bailey
Whitsett,North Carolina
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Educational Organizational Leadership expert specializing in inspiring trust to develop effective leaders through collaboration, equity, and modeling the operational values, structure, and vision across various paradigms. Proficient in strategic leadership, applied research methods, data analysis, policy, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Excels at driving change in complex organizational contexts.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Doctoral Educational Leadership Consultant
Distinguished Academic Virtuous Sistas,
Greensboro, NC
01.2023 - Current
- Identified effective strategies in the field of educational leadership.
- Provided guidance and coaching for school administrators on effective management techniques.
- Collaborated on district-wide policies and procedures for educational leadership initiatives.
- Advised stakeholders on current trends and issues related to organizational effectiveness in education.
- Organized and delivered presentations highlighting change management principles, data-driven decision making techniques, and effective budgeting strategies at workshops, seminars,and conferences.
- Utilized student performance data to inform decision makers about specific improvement needs and resource requirements.
- Collaborated with consultants to address educational administration challenges through comprehensive solutions.
- Reviewed existing curricula for accuracy and relevance to modern standards.
- Assessed the efficacy of professional development programs designed for educators.
- Identified opportunities for collaboration between schools at different levels.
- Conducted performance assessments to evaluate educators and support team members, pinpointing areas for enhancement.
- Compiled and submitted reports to leadership on programs, performance and education initiatives.
- Analyzed educational data to monitor student progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated mentees' progress, providing feedback and guidance to ensure success.
- Scheduled regular personalized sessions with mentees to assess difficulties, victories, and aims.
- Facilitated group activities to strengthen relationships and promote collaboration between mentors and mentees.
- Created an atmosphere of mutual learning by offering constructive criticism in a supportive environment.
- Provided resources related to mental health awareness including stress management strategies.
- Fostered a culture of inclusion by promoting diversity awareness among all members of the organization.
Dean of Students, Executive Leadership
Research Triangle High School
Durham, NC
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Analyzed campus culture while providing vision and leadership in developing, implementing, assessing, and evolving a broad range of programs that support student well-being and success
- Academic, social, and emotional expert to ensure that innovative and data-driven policies and practices are aligned with the mission, vision, and educational framework
- Formulated and implemented key initiatives to lead faculty on strategies to foster student belonging, growth mindsets, and resilience; evaluating and enriching our-of-class engagement opportunities to boost social connectedness and internships
- Represented the organization’s well-being initiatives in leadership discussions and external forums, establishing and nurturing partnerships to broaden the scope and impact of our foundational framework and mission
- Spearheaded the annual review and revision process for the Student Handbook in collaboration with other administrative areas of the institution
- Collaborated closely with organizational leadership and the board of directors to formulate operational strategies, and fundraising forecasting initiatives, and drive collaborative efforts
- Supervised counseling decisions about crisis intervention and equity protocols, facilitated external counseling referrals, led crisis intervention efforts, provided student counseling, conducted classroom observations, collaborated with teachers, ensured accountability, and established affinity groups
- Developed and maintained job descriptions plans, and directed, and assigned work of faculty
- Hired and disciplinary decisions, while providing support, guidance, and performance reviews.
- Developed and implemented programs to improve student retention, engagement, and success.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in student engagement and developed strategies for improvement.
- Monitored campus climate and co-curricular activities to ensure safety of students.
- Provided guidance on student discipline matters including investigations and hearings.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff, administrators, parents and alumni on student affairs initiatives.
- Coordinated crisis response planning with local law enforcement agencies.
- Served as a resource for faculty, staff and students on university policies and procedures.
- Advised Student Government Association officers in areas such as organization management, financial operations, policy development and programming initiatives.
- Assessed student needs through surveys, focus groups or other research methods to inform program development decisions.
- Created an environment that fosters open dialogue between various stakeholders regarding issues impacting the campus community.
- Conducted outreach efforts to welcome new students during orientation sessions.
- Implemented measures designed to enhance school spirit among the student body.
- Maintained records of disciplinary actions taken against individual students.
- Enforced behavior management interventions to improve learning environment and increase academic success.
- Maintained organized records to document student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes.
- Oversaw attendance trends and conducted parent conferences and home visits to guarantee student success.
- Implemented and coordinated school spirit week, graduation, fall orientation and anti-bullying week.
- Upheld commitment to educational excellence by promoting and establishing atmosphere of mutual respect and trust between students, faculty and parents.
- Supported students' academic, health, social and financial needs by connecting students to resources on and off campus.
- Established policies and procedures and made modifications based on analysis of operations, performance and other research information.
- Prepared reports using academic or institutional data and information.
- Enhanced operations by realigning procedures with changing trends in education.
- Participated in state and national events, developing partnerships with industry to increase university profile.
- Recruited, hired and oriented departmental staff.
Counselor, Executive Leadership
Forsyth Country Day School
Forsyth Country Day School, Lewisville
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Designed and executed a holistic mental health program, encompassing preventive measures, counseling services, and external resource referrals, to support the well-being of students and faculty
- Established and led the inaugural African American Affinity Group, fostering monthly community service meetings and cultivating relationships to champion unity, justice, equity, and belonging among students and faculty
- Utilized data evaluation to track students' progress and proactively recommend improvement strategies
- Partnered with teachers to establish therapy objectives and monitor progress effectively
- Contributed to organizational strategy by collaborating with leadership and the board of directors.
- Established collaborative relationships with parents and guardians in order to provide effective care for their children.
- Facilitated communication between school personnel, parents and guardians, therapists, psychiatrists, and other professionals involved in the student's care.
- Educated staff members about mental health issues affecting students so they can better respond appropriately to those needs.
- Researched best practices in the field of counseling in order to stay current on evidence based treatments.
- Implemented therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness training., into practice.
- Assisted clients in developing healthy coping skills that could be used during times of stress or difficulty.
- Coached clients on how to manage emotions effectively while also teaching them how to recognize warning signs of distress before it becomes overwhelming.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions for clients.
- Developed treatment plans to address client needs.
- Conducted mental health assessments with clients in order to determine appropriate interventions.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of client progress and treatment plans.
- Monitored clients' daily activities and responded appropriately when needed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, social workers, physicians, and other professionals.
- Developed crisis intervention strategies for individuals facing difficult situations or events.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss case management issues and plan services for clients.
- Created an environment that was safe, supportive, and conducive to learning for all students.
- Provided educational support by assisting students with their academic work as well as helping them develop problem solving skills.
- Provided individual and group counseling to guide clients in areas of social and emotional needs.
- Documented patient progress through counseling and interaction.
- Documented meetings, interventions and contacts with clients to optimize care.
- Acted as client advocate to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients experiencing acute mental health issues.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions to address mental health issues, career concerns, and personal development.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers, social workers, and educational professionals to coordinate client care.
- Designed and implemented prevention programs targeting substance abuse, bullying, and other social issues.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans based on client assessments and needs.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up sessions and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with referral sources, including physicians, schools, and community agencies.
- Maintained confidential client records and case notes in compliance with ethical standards and legal requirements.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Counseled clients physical, mental factors impacting personal success.
- Incorporated different treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices to meet clients' specific needs.
- Kept pace with changes in research on diagnostic and treatment protocols to give best possible support to clients.
Dean of Students, Executive Leadership
Graham Middle School
Graham, NC
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Developed and implemented proactive strategies to support student mental health and overall well-being
- Provided effective leadership and guidance when student-related crimes occurred
- Managed through campus-level and individual student crises with stability, discretion, and a sense of responsibility and respect for students, families, and the institution
- Established transparent and fair disciplinary procedures across the school, fostering respect and accountability among students and faculty
- Created a comprehensive framework balancing structure and creativity, driving effective student learning
- Developed comprehensive programs and services to foster resilience and purpose while enhancing each student’s ability to relate mutually and meaningfully with others.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in student engagement and developed strategies for improvement.
- Developed and implemented programs to improve student retention, engagement, and success.
- Monitored campus climate and co-curricular activities to ensure safety of students.
- Provided guidance on student discipline matters including investigations and hearings.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff, administrators, parents and alumni on student affairs initiatives.
- Coordinated crisis response planning with local law enforcement agencies.
- Served as a resource for faculty, staff and students on university policies and procedures.
- Created an environment that fosters open dialogue between various stakeholders regarding issues impacting the campus community.
- Developed relationships with external organizations to create opportunities for students' professional growth.
- Led initiatives aimed at promoting academic excellence among all students.
- Implemented measures designed to enhance school spirit among the student body.
- Maintained records of disciplinary actions taken against individual students.
- Enforced behavior management interventions to improve learning environment and increase academic success.
- Established behavioral procedures to reinforce positive interactions between parents, students and faculty.
- Maintained organized records to document student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes.
- Communicated frequently by telephone, email and in-person meetings with families of students struggling to meet school expectations for discipline and attendance.
- Upheld commitment to educational excellence by promoting and establishing atmosphere of mutual respect and trust between students, faculty and parents.
- Supported students' academic, health, social and financial needs by connecting students to resources on and off campus.
- Guided students and parents in future educational decisions by setting educational goals and improving level of life skills.
- Executed and strategies to increase parental and community engagement within school.
- Collaborated with teachers to understand and improve classroom conditions.
- Established policies and procedures and made modifications based on analysis of operations, performance and other research information.
- Enhanced operations by realigning procedures with changing trends in education.
- Improved student educational plans by advising on course selection, progress plans and career decisions.
- Developed curricula and recommended curricula revisions to improve student learning outcomes.
Counselor and Learning Specialist
High Point Friends School
High Point, NC
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Established an inclusive learning environment fostering leadership and scholar development
- Designed and implemented personalized curriculums tailored to individual scholar needs
- Documented scholar behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to analyze faculty approaches and address issues effectively
- Applied differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs
- Cultivated positive and productive relationships with scholars and families
- Collected and recorded data on scholar progress to inform future success strategies.
- Facilitated communication between school personnel, parents and guardians, therapists, psychiatrists, and other professionals involved in the student's care.
- Established collaborative relationships with parents and guardians in order to provide effective care for their children.
- Educated staff members about mental health issues affecting students so they can better respond appropriately to those needs.
- Researched best practices in the field of counseling in order to stay current on evidence based treatments.
- Implemented therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness training., into practice.
- Assisted clients in developing healthy coping skills that could be used during times of stress or difficulty.
- Coached clients on how to manage emotions effectively while also teaching them how to recognize warning signs of distress before it becomes overwhelming.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of client progress and treatment plans.
- Monitored clients' daily activities and responded appropriately when needed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, social workers, physicians, and other professionals.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss case management issues and plan services for clients.
- Provided individual and group counseling to guide clients in areas of social and emotional needs.
- Documented patient progress through counseling and interaction.
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients experiencing acute mental health issues.
- Designed and implemented prevention programs targeting substance abuse, bullying, and other social issues.
- Engaged clients in goal-setting and action planning to promote personal growth and positive life changes.
- Led support groups for specific client populations, such as those with addiction, grief, or chronic illness.
- Offered consultation services to organizations on creating mentally healthy workplace environments.
Director of Admissions
Children's House Montessori
Burlington, NC
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Crafted engaging educational experiences to spark curiosity and enthusiasm for learning
- Fostered meaningful connections during the admissions process, allowing students and families to witness firsthand the sense of belonging and intentional learning
- Designed and facilitated experiences that highlighted the development of essential skills for future success in a dynamic world.
- Developed and implemented strategies for recruitment and admissions of new students.
- Assessed applications, conducted interviews, and evaluated credentials to determine eligibility for admission.
- Facilitated communication between prospective students, faculty, staff and other departments.
- Managed student data systems related to admissions activities.
- Maintained accurate records of all applicant information and documents.
- Monitored progress of admitted students throughout their enrollment process.
- Provided guidance on registration procedures and policies to incoming students.
- Analyzed statistical data from surveys regarding admissions processes and outcomes.
- Attended conferences and workshops to stay current with trends in higher education admissions practices.
- Resolved student issues or complaints related to admission processes or services provided by the department.
- Coordinated orientation sessions for newly accepted students.
- Reviewed academic transcripts from previous institutions for transfer credit evaluation.
- Spearheaded new and proven recruitment practices using array of digital media, web pages and social media to reach and enroll ideal prospective students.
- Collaborated with teachers to understand and improve classroom conditions.
Dean of Students, Executive Leadership
Harlem Village Academies
Harlem, NY
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Designed personalized behavior improvement plans for individual scholars, fostering their development
- Developed comprehensive strategies to enhance scholarly behavior and support teachers in managing classroom dynamics effectively
- Established transparent school-wide disciplinary procedures to ensure equity
- Collaborated with senior administration to create a cohesive educational vision, emphasizing both structure and creativity to optimize scholar learning outcomes.
- Developed and implemented programs to improve student retention, engagement, and success.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in student engagement and developed strategies for improvement.
- Monitored campus climate and co-curricular activities to ensure safety of students.
- Provided guidance on student discipline matters including investigations and hearings.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff, administrators, parents and alumni on student affairs initiatives.
- Coordinated crisis response planning with local law enforcement agencies.
- Served as a resource for faculty, staff and students on university policies and procedures.
- Conducted outreach efforts to welcome new students during orientation sessions.
- Assessed student needs through surveys, focus groups or other research methods to inform program development decisions.
- Created an environment that fosters open dialogue between various stakeholders regarding issues impacting the campus community.
- Developed relationships with external organizations to create opportunities for students' professional growth.
- Led initiatives aimed at promoting academic excellence among all students.
- Implemented measures designed to enhance school spirit among the student body.
- Maintained records of disciplinary actions taken against individual students.
- Enforced behavior management interventions to improve learning environment and increase academic success.
- Maintained organized records to document student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes.
- Established behavioral procedures to reinforce positive interactions between parents, students and faculty.
- Communicated frequently by telephone, email and in-person meetings with families of students struggling to meet school expectations for discipline and attendance.
- Upheld commitment to educational excellence by promoting and establishing atmosphere of mutual respect and trust between students, faculty and parents.
- Implemented and coordinated school spirit week, graduation, fall orientation and anti-bullying week.
- Supported students' academic, health, social and financial needs by connecting students to resources on and off campus.
- Guided students and parents in future educational decisions by setting educational goals and improving level of life skills.
- Executed and strategies to increase parental and community engagement within school.
- Provided assistance to faculty by teaching classes, conducting orientation meetings and scheduling events.
- Collaborated with teachers to understand and improve classroom conditions.
- Established policies and procedures and made modifications based on analysis of operations, performance and other research information.
- Prepared reports using academic or institutional data and information.
MS Division Head and Associate Director of Diversity
Mead School
Stamford, CT
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Led with the Montessori Method and practical guidance for educating the whole child.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in operational performance metrics.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
- Coordinated resources across departments to maximize productivity levels.
- Monitored market conditions and competitor activities to inform business decisions.
- Served as a public spokesperson at industry events or conferences.
- Prepared presentations for board meetings summarizing key developments within the company.
- Assessed employee performance against established benchmarks or targets.
- Partnered with staff to create professional development plans to support personal and business growth.
- Coordinated activities with other departments to expedite work and improve collaboration.
- Led cross-functional teams to drive project completion within budget and deadlines.
- Promoted a culture of innovation and encouraged staff to contribute ideas.
- Facilitated professional development programs to build a high-performing team.
- Managed crisis situations to minimize impact on operations and reputation.
- Developed and executed marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and market share.
- Provided individual and group instruction to children in accordance with Montessori philosophy.
- Prepared and maintained a classroom environment conducive to learning, growth, and development of children.
- Created engaging activities that promoted physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth of students.
- Implemented behavior management strategies when needed to ensure safety of all students in the classroom.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay up-to-date on best practices related to Montessori education.
- Collaborated with other teachers on special projects such as field trips or holiday celebrations.
- Organized materials within the classroom according to Montessori principles.
- Promoted cultural diversity by incorporating different cultures into lessons or activities.
- Delivered Montessori lessons with aim of promoting coordination, concentration, independence and order in safe and positive learning environment.
- Prepared environment where furnishings and materials corresponded to class needs and paid careful attention to maintaining clean, orderly and attractive Montessori learning area.
- Used Montessori philosophy, curriculum and techniques to develop student's full potential and treated each child with dignity and respect.
- Developed lesson plans, independent learning exercises, curricula and methods to cater to needs of individual children and facilitated student-led discussions.
- Engaged with ongoing professional development, participated in professional organizations and identified new ideas and materials to use in classroom or share with other staff members.
- Established powerful and inspiring classroom culture where children had high self-expectations with strong self-motivation and self-direction.
- Verified educational outcomes presented cognitive challenges, allowed student choice, used varied resources and enabled thoughtfully planned learning groups.
Education
Doctorate, Educational Organizational Leadership K12 - Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona07-2021
Master of Science Human Resource Development -
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT05-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT05-1998
Associate of Science - Paralegal
Briarwood College
Wallingford, CT05-1995
Skills
- Educational Organizational Leadership
- Strategic leadership
- Applied research methods
- Data analysis
- Policy
- Human organizational development
- Social justice
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Development and change in different organizational contexts
- Campus culture analysis
- Program development and implementation
- Student well-being and success support
- Faculty leadership and support
- Crisis intervention
- Counseling
- Job description development and maintenance
- Performance reviews
- Mental health program design and execution
- Equity, belonging, and inclusion strategic planning
- Student mental health support
- Disciplinary procedures development
- Student learning framework development
- Resilience and purpose fostering
- Inclusive learning environment establishment
- Personalized curriculum design and implementation
- Differentiated instruction strategies
- Positive relationship cultivation
- Admissions process facilitation
- Essential skills development
- Behavior improvement plans design
- Classroom management support
- School-wide disciplinary procedures establishment
- Educational vision creation
- Montessori Method implementation
- Diversity leadership
- Organizational Leadership
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Counseling
- Student Engagement
- Staff Development
- Academic advising
- Parent Communication
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Strong presentation skills
- Implementation strategies
- K-12 education
- Data Analysis
- Student Needs Assessments
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Networking
- Team building
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- Dependable and Responsible
- Calm Under Pressure
- Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- Remote Office Availability
- Interpersonal Communication
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Data Management
- Social Perceptiveness
- Quality Assurance
- Training & Development
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Microsoft Word
- Organization
Affiliations
- Vocal Training and Coaching Gospel Artist with JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise-specializes in teaching singers of all ages, all technical levels, and music genres including gospel, contemporary Christian, and R&B. Based on extensive research, developing a singer's musical style and showing them how to take their musical influences and execute a personal approach based on their strengths to empower, develop and teach them how to enhance their unique style.
Accomplishments
- Created prepared environments to welcome adolescent mentoring programs geared towards establishing trusting and empowering relationships individually and collectively.
- Autonomy, identity, achievement, and the integration of social, cultural, and mental health along with the complexities that adolescents endure require experts in the field of educational leadership to identify, tools, resources within the social contexts that honors equity, belonging, inclusion, and justice.
Certification
COLLABORATIVE INSTITUTIONAL TRAINING INITIATIVE (CITI PROGRAM)
• Name: Dr. Melissa Mann-Bailey
• Institution Affiliation: Grand Canyon University
• Institution Email: mmann-bail@my.gcu.edu
• Phone: 917-674-2707
RCR FOR SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE DOCTORAL LEARNERS
REQUIRED COURSES
- Responsible Conduct of Research
- Authorship
Data Management - Peer Review
- Research Misconduct
- Plagiarism
DATE COMPLETED
21-Jul-2020
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Doctoral Educational Leadership Consultant
Distinguished Academic Virtuous Sistas,
01.2023 - Current
Dean of Students, Executive Leadership
Research Triangle High School
02.2022 - 01.2023
Counselor, Executive Leadership
Forsyth Country Day School
07.2021 - 02.2022
Dean of Students, Executive Leadership
Graham Middle School
01.2019 - 06.2021
Counselor and Learning Specialist
High Point Friends School
01.2017 - 06.2018
Director of Admissions
Children's House Montessori
01.2011 - 01.2015
Dean of Students, Executive Leadership
Harlem Village Academies
01.2008 - 01.2009
MS Division Head and Associate Director of Diversity
Mead School
01.2001 - 01.2006
COLLABORATIVE INSTITUTIONAL TRAINING INITIATIVE (CITI PROGRAM)
• Name: Dr. Melissa Mann-Bailey
• Institution Affiliation: Grand Canyon University
• Institution Email: mmann-bail@my.gcu.edu
• Phone: 917-674-2707
RCR FOR SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE DOCTORAL LEARNERS
REQUIRED COURSES
- Responsible Conduct of Research
- Authorship
Data Management - Peer Review
- Research Misconduct
- Plagiarism
DATE COMPLETED
21-Jul-2020
Doctorate, Educational Organizational Leadership K12 - Education
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science Human Resource Development -
University of Bridgeport
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Eastern Connecticut State University
Associate of Science - Paralegal
Briarwood College
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